A Perfect Day in Taupo

August 2012

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August 2012

Whenever Taupo is mentioned the mind conjures up images of snow-capped peaks framing the picturesque image of New Zealand’s largest lake. But while the scenery is to die for, it’s not just the landscape that makes Taupo special. Local reporter Libby O’Brien has spent her life in the lakeside town and has an intricate knowledge […]

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